Daraa offensive (January 2015)
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The Daraa offensive (January 2015), was a rebel offensive launched in Daraa Governorate during the Syrian civil war, in an attempt to capture the remaining Army positions in Shaykh Maskin,[24] and thus secure the Daraa–Damascus highway,[25] and other positions in Daraa province.[26]
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Daraa offensive (January 2015) | |||||||
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Part of the Syrian Civil War | |||||||
Map of the battle for Shaykh Maskin | |||||||
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Belligerents | |||||||
Free Syrian Army[8] Islamic Front[8] al-Nusra Front[8] |
Hezbollah[9]
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Commanders and leaders | |||||||
Col. Saber Safar[12] Brig. Ibrahim Fahad Al Naimi[13] (Southern Command commander) Brig. Assad al Zubi[8] Capt. Abdul Hakim Eid[14] (Black Islam Brigade commander) |
Maj. Gen. Nadeem Squir Ayman †[15][16] (Brigade 82 commander) Col. Mohammad Jaber[17] (Suqur al-Sahara commander) | ||||||
Units involved | |||||||
Two al-Nusra battalions[13] |
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Strength | |||||||
Hundreds[5] | Unknown | ||||||
Casualties and losses | |||||||
77–97 killed [20][21][22][23][6][7] | 17+ killed[2][7] |
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